Police confirm missing woman Julie Reilly is dead and launch murder hunt

Detectives investigating the disappearance of missing woman Julie Reilly have confirmed she is dead and they've launched a murder inquiry. Julie was reported missing on Thursday 15th February 2018, after failing to turn up to several appointments.

Unfortunately officers can now confirm that Julie Reilly is now deceased and they are treating her death as murder.

DCI Mark Bell of Police Scotland Major Investigation Teams said: Enquiries carried out so far have revealed that two suitcases may contain evidence regarding Julie’s disappearance. The suitcases are believed to have been discarded in the south side of Glasgow, particularly in the Cardonald, Cessnock and Govan areas of the city. They may have been left at a roadway, in a garden path, a park, a pathway or on waste ground.

Members of the public with any information regarding Julie’s disappearance, or who have recently observed a discarded suitcase in those areas, are urged to contact police as a matter of urgency.

Police Scotland can be contacted on the non-emergency number 101 or the dedicated incident room number 0141 305 4510. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.